How to Make a Vodka Martini

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By Holly Mccoy
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Vodka Martini

A vodka martini is a delicious, elegant drink. For vodka lovers, it can be the ultimate in elegance. these easy steps will yield you one perfect vodka martini, quickly and easily!

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 1/2 parts Vodka
3/4 parts Dry Vermouth
Cocktail Shaker
Ice
Martini Glass
Olives for Garnish

Step 1

Fill the cocktail shaker up halfway with ice.
Step 2

Add the vodka and dry vermouth. Shake gently, and swirl around to chill the alcohol.
Step 3

Carefully strain into a chilled martini glass.
Step 4

Add one olive for garnish, or more to taste. Experiment also with more or less vermouth (making a drier martini with less).
Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy!